In an effort to aid in the advancement of players, all Tier 3 Junior Hockey Forwards (1995s) have been highlighted below. To date over 50% off all Tier 3 Forwards aging out of Junior Hockey have committed for the 2016-17 season, but well over 200 remain uncommitted.

Addison Edwards, Tri City IcehawksForward Addison Edwards averages nearly a point per game in his second season with the Icehawks. The 6'2 205lb skater logged 14 goals and 20 assists through 36 games including 3 game winners. With points in 22 contests, a hat trick and a season high 4 points in the Icehawks 10-1 victory over the Michigan Wild on November 6, 2015, Edwards contributes in part to 18% of the teams goals. (dated Feb 12, 2016)

Lukas Bjorklund, CT Nighthawks PremierLukas Bjorklund began the 2015-16 season with four games on the Walpole Express roster before joining the Nighthawks. Bjorklund, a native of Sweden, logged two goals and two assists through 16 games with the Nighthawks in his first season playing Tier 3 in America.

Caleb Bromley, West Sound WarriorsFifth in points on the Warriors roster, Caleb Bromley contributed to 21% of the West Sound goals this season. At 6'0 160lbs, the native of Washington logged a point in 15 games including 3 multi point efforts.

Stevan Goran, Great Falls AmericansCanadian Forward Stevan Goran logged 9 goals and 14 assists for a Great Falls Americans squad that finished the 2015-16 season second in the Frontier Division standings. The 5'10 180 pounder played his 2013-14 campaign with the Americans, returning this year for his second season with the team.

Taylor Knight, Aspen LeafsSecond in points on the Aspen Leafs roster, Tier 3 veteran Forward Taylor Knight registered 26 goals and 46 assists for 72 points. Averaging 1.8 points per game, the Las Vegas native earned a point in 29 contests including 24 multi point efforts, a 17 game point streak and a season high 6 points on February 5, 2016. Knight contributed to 25% of the season goals for an Aspen Leafs squad registering the 2nd most goals across all Tier 3.

Nikita Kuznetsov , Boston Jr Rangers EliteRussian Forward Nikita Kuznetsov logged 25 goals and 45 assists for 70 points through 40 regular season games as well as 3 goals and 8 assists for 11 points through 4 playoff games. The 5'10 150 pounder averaged 1.84 points per game earning a point in 37 games including 22 multi point efforts and a season high 6 points on October 23, 2015.

Tyler Leverty, Minnesota Flying AcesContributing to over 20% of all Flying Aces goals this season, Tier 3 veteran Forward Tyler Leverty earned more points this season than his previous 2 seasons combined. At 5'7 170lbs, the Minnesota native logged a point in 19 games.

Sergei Merzlov, Alpena FlyersSergei Merzlov finished the regular season as the top points leader for the Alpena Flyers. With 10 goals and 35 assists, the 6'2 180 pounder contributed in part to 28% of the Flyers season goals. With 11 multi point efforts including a season high 5 points on January 16th. A tier 3 veteran, Merzlov competed at the Tier 3 level since the 2013-14 season.

Zechariah Nicome, Hartford Jr WolfpackIn his third season with the Hartford Jr Wolfpack and 4th in the MJHL, Zechariah Nicome earned 19 goals and 21 assists for back to back 40 point seasons. The 5'9 150lb Connecticut native averaged over a point per game with points in 21 contests including 13 multi point efforts.

Mick Nisbet, La Crosse FreezeLa Crosse Freeze Forward Mick Nisbet logged 26 points through 39 regular season games. Finishing the season strong, the 5'9 150lb California native earned nearly half his season points in his last 10 games, averaging more than a point per game including four multi point efforts in that span. Nisbet and the Freeze are still active in regular season play.

Nick Paulson, Rochester Ice HawksForward Nick Paulson currently leads the Ice Hawks in points, averaging over a point per game through the first 42 regular season games. The 6'2 190 pounder earned a point in 23 games including 10 multi point efforts, a hat trick and a season high 5 points on October 10, 2015. Paulson contributed to 39% of the Ice Hawks season goals. Paulson also participated in the 2016 Top Prospects Tournament. The Ice Hawks are still active in regular season play.

Alex Sauer, New England WolvesTier 3 veteran Forward Alex Sauer contributed to over 17% of the New England Wolves goals in games he participated in this season. The 5'11 170lb Georgia native previously played 53 games in the NA3HL over the course of two seasons prior to joining the Wolves for the 2015-16 season.

Mason Smith, East Coast MinutemenFirst in points on the 2015-16 East Coast Minutemen roster, Tier 3 veteran Forward Mason Smith logged 26 goals and 21 assists for 47 points through 43 games. Averaging over a point per game, Smith contributed to 38% of the Minutemen goals. At 5'10 190lbs, Smith played as part of the NA3EHL East squad that played in the NA3HL Blaine Showcase where he scored one goal through three games.

Levi Armstrong, Peoria MustangsAveraging just over a point per game, Mustangs Forward Levi Armstrong logged 17 goals and 31 assists for 48 points through 46 regular season games. The 6'3 200lb native of Illinois had statistically his best season through 4 years in a Mustangs jersey. With points in 26 games including 13 multi point efforts and a season best 5 points on February 7th. Armstrong finished the season strong, earning 13 points in the last 10 games.

Blake Babineau, Helena BighornsAveraging over a point per game Helena Forward Blake Babineau ranks second in points on the Bighorns roster with 17 goals and 25 assists for 42 points. Through two seasons in Helena, Babineau earned a combined 66 points, a +/- of +23, 6 game winners and 118 penalty minutes. Babineau played as part of the 2016 Top Prospects Tournament, scoring one goal through 3 games.

CJ Grinnell, East Coast Wizards/New Hampshire Jr Monarchs - Committed to WentworthMassachusetts native CJ Grinnell began the season on the East Coast Wizards roster, earning 19 points in 21 games before joining the EHL 2015-16 Champion New Hampshire Jr Monarchs. Through 11 regular season and 10 playoff games, the 5'8 170 pounder logged 3 goals and 16 assists for 19 points. In total, Grinnell registered 10 goals and 28 assists for 38 points in 42 games.

Kevin Shand, Metro JetsMetro Jets points leader Kevin Shand finished the 2015-16 regular season with 81 points, averaging just under 2 points per game. The 6'2 225 pounder ranks 16th overall in points across all Tier 3 and his 41 goals ranks 14th. A Michigan native, Shand is in his third season with the Jets, earning multiple opportunities at the Tier 2 level along the way.

Connor Ackerman, Pittsburgh VengeanceTier 3 veteran Forward Connor Ackerman came to the Vengeance after two seasons with the Potomac Patriots, registering statistically his best season. The 5'11 165lb Pennsylvania native logged 6 goals and 7 assists for 13 points through 26 games, including one game winner and a +/- of +4.